Protection

Russian Meaning

защита

охрана

ограждение

прикрытие

покровительство

протекционизм

охранная грамота

пропуск

паспорт

блат

выкуп бандитам-вымогателям

вымогательство

English Meaning

  1. The act of protecting.
  2. The condition of being protected.
  3. One that protects.
  4. A pass guaranteeing safe-conduct to travelers.
  5. A system of tariffs or other measures protecting domestic producers from foreign competition.
  6. A contraceptive or barrier that lowers the risk of pregnancy or infection, especially a condom.
  7. Slang Money extorted by racketeers threatening violence for nonpayment.
  8. Slang Bribes paid to officials by racketeers for immunity from prosecution.